My Nonprofit Reviews

Founded in 1969, the International Fund for Animal Welfare saves individual animals, animal populations and habitats all over the world. With projects in more than 40 countries, IFAW provides hands-on assistance to animals in need, whether it's dogs and cats, wildlife and livestock, or rescuing animals in the wake of disasters. They also advocate saving populations from cruelty and depletion, such as our campaign to end commercial whaling and seal hunts.

Vision: IFAW vision is a world where animals are respected and protected.

Mission: IFAW rescues and protects animals around the world.

Promise: They promise supporters and policy makers effective animal protection solutions delivered with intelligence, compassion and integrity.

Belief: IFAW believes in the intrinsic value of animals and that we have a responsibility to protect them from suffering and unnecessary exploitation.

Work: They rescue and care for individual animals and deliver effective solutions for the long-term protection of animal populations and habitats.

They promote addressing animal welfare concerns in policy, legislation and society.

Team: Their team includes rescue workers, veterinarians, policy experts, campaigners, scientists, educators and the highest quality support staff all driven by a determination to help animals in need.

Approach: They are international, with local expertise and leadership in all of our field offices. Through strong international coordination, they leverage regional campaigns and projects to achieve global influence and impact.

Their work connects animal welfare and conservation, demonstrating that healthy populations, naturally sustaining habitats and the welfare of individual animals are intertwined.

They use our hands-on projects on the ground to inform and influence policy.

They are sensitive to the needs of communities and work for solutions that benefit both animals and people.